GETTING EVERYTHING STRAIGHT AGAIN. A FOCAL POINT OF MY TREATMENT: SCOLIOSIS.

When the spine does not follow its “normal” growth but curves to the side and at the same time the vertebrae are twisted, this is scoliosis. Most so-called “idiopathic” scolioses are due to genetics. But the cause is still not clear. Muscle disease, neurological problems or congenital deformities can also be the cause of a curvature of the spine.

“THE SPINE MAKES

SMALL PEOPLE GROW TALL”

In some cases, scoliosis appears very early in small children. But it generally develops in phases of strong growth between the ages of nine and 14. For many years, my treatment has focused on this area and I accompany families and my young patients with experience, expertise and a great deal of sensitivity. We determine an individually designed therapy, paying regard to all the relevant factors, such as for example age and maturity of the child, localisation or bone situation, and we work closely together with physiotherapists.

Range of treatment for children and young people

  • Scoliosis with a variety of causes, such as for example idiopathic scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, scoliosis due to deformity, secondary scoliosis

  • Deformities of the spine

  • Kyphosis

  • Spondylolisthesis

STATE OF THE ART KNOWLEDGE.

OVERVIEW OF MY RANGE OF THERAPIES:

During growth, we move the spine gently but effectively in the healthy direction.

Using established and recognised methods, depending on the degree of curvature and the age of the child.

With the minimally invasive operation using magnetically controlled and flexibly adjustable rods, the straightened spine can grow naturally.

Correcting greater degrees of curvature without stiffening and ensuring mobility with innovative procedures such as vertebral body tethering (VBT) and also in Germany with Dynamischer Skoliosekorrektur (dynamic scoliosis correction, DSK) and Anteriorer Skoliosekorrektur (anterior scloiosis correction, ASK).

Treating the strengthened round back successfully, based on exact diagnostics, e.g. using X-rays, CT or MRT, and recreating the side profile.